Making and Begetting | C. S. Lewis

Reformed Thinking · Feb 9, 2026 · 23m · transcript

Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - Making and BegettingIn Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis argues against the dismissal of theology, defining it as the "science of God" and asserting that any believer should desire the most accurate ideas available. He addresses the common preference for simple, practical religion over dogma by using an analogy that compares theology to a map and personal religious experience to the ocean. While standing on a beach looking at the Atlantic is more "real" and exciting than looking at a colored piece of paper, a map is indispensable if one wishes to…